In a specific gravity test, the weight of the dry soil taken is 0.66N. The weight of the pycnometer filled with this soil and water is 6.756N. The weight of the pycnometer full of water is 6.3395N. The temperature of the test is 30?0°C. Determine the grain specific gravity, taking the specific gravity at 30?0°C as 0.99568. Select the correct response: 2.70 2.72 2.65 2.68

In a specific gravity test, the weight of the dry soil taken is 0.66N. The weight of the pycnometer filled with this soil and water is 6.756N. The weight of the pycnometer full of water is 6.3395N. The temperature of the test is 30?0°C. Determine the grain specific gravity, taking the specific gravity at 30?0°C as 0.99568. Select the correct response: 2.70 2.72 2.65 2.68

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Chapter4: Plasticity And Structure Of Soil

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